The U.S. immigration system can be extremely challenging for anyone from another country trying to live legally in the United States. Whether you’re here on a visa or a green card, you want to do all you can to adhere to the...
A recent incident at a prestigious university in Philadelphia has illustrated the recent increase in technology being used to monitor college students. The matter demonstrates the increased surveillance that colleges are...
New rulings in the federal and state courts have extended the Second Amendment right to carry firearms to individuals convicted of non-violent felonies in Pennsylvania. Don’t lose your Second Amendment right to a non-violent...
A recent case involving the former owner of a temporary staffing agency in Pennsylvania highlights the way white-collar crimes can often overlap, resulting in multiple charges. For 1.5 years, Andy Ha of Belle Vernon, PA, owned...
A couple from York County allegedly left the wife’s elderly mother in unsafe and vile conditions and are now facing serious criminal charges. Criminal charges can range from a misdemeanor with up to 5 years in prison to...
Four members of a major drug trafficking ring are headed to prison after running a meth and cocaine pipeline across the country. They shipped drugs from California to Pennsylvania, where their crew picked them up and sold them to...
An 18-year-old from Dornsife, Pa., has been arrested after allegedly making threats to shoot up a local school during a Snapchat conversation. Braxton Michael Morey is currently being held in Northumberland County Prison after...
The stakes could not be higher when allegations of internet sex crimes arise. With long prison terms, the potential for a lifetime of mandatory registration as a sex offender, and the prevailing public stigma, mounting a defense...
In the last decade, motor vehicle thefts at the University of Pennsylvania have gone through the roof—rising nearly tenfold. And it’s not your typical car that’s being swiped; electric bikes, scooters, and even golf...
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10-to-20 years in state prison for making straw gun purchases throughout Lower Bucks County. Straw purchases are made on behalf of another, whether that’s a specific person or simply...
A man will spend more than four years in federal prison for his role in a “million dollar” unemployment fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 relief programs across multiple states, including Pennsylvania. Tracey Dotson, 49,...
Cyberbullying involves bullying that occurs via digital devices and in digital/online settings. Someone can engage in cyberbullying on a social media platform, through a messaging app, or even through an online game. “Doxxing”...
“Sexting,” which generally involves sending sexually explicit content (which can include images) via text or other such electronic means, has grown increasingly common among minors in recent years. Minors who engage in this...
On February 19, Daniel Pinos, an Ecuadorian dentist, was sentenced for prescribing misbranded foreign medical drugs in the US. The specific charge? A single count of conspiracy–in this case, conspiring to introduce Ecuadorian...
Stalking can lead to all kinds of serious harm, which is why Pennsylvanian law deals sternly with it. King of Prussia resident Michael Bustin is learning that now. The courts announced that the 33-year-old Bustin received a prison...
A card-skimming ring scheme linked to diesel theft in five states, including Pennsylvania, has been busted in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The investigation led to the arrest of 25 people and revealed four companies linked to...
Earlier this year, law enforcement agencies from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey seized various quantities of illicit substances and other such items and materials in a collaborative operation that resulted in charges being filed...
The potential consequences for passing a bad check differ by state, but no matter where you live, doing so is likely to result in severe penalties. Even if you did so unintentionally, you could still face an uphill battle trying...
Facing federal firearms and drug charges at the same time presents a life-altering crisis for anyone. Charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences, with the real potential for extensive time behind bars and away from family....
A Pennsylvania man is learning the same lesson as Al Capone. Namely, failing to pay taxes on illegally gained money can land you in trouble. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Philadelphia-area investment advisor,...